Wye Valley

The Wye Valley Walk is an
outstanding walk for those who
love the countryside, but do not
want the going to get too tough.

The walk follows the River Wye
from its mouth at Chepstow to
its source on the slopes of
Plynlimon, a distance of 137
miles.

The Wye Valley is most
beautiful, and the views are
sensational. The landscape it
passes through changes from
the dramatic limestone gorge of
the south, through the rolling
countryside and apple orchards
of Herefordshire to the rugged
uplands of Mid-Wales. Between
Chepstow and Hereford, cider
country, the walk passes
through the heart of the Wye
Valley Area of Outstanding
Natural Beauty.

As you head through Builth Wells and
Rhayader the river narrows, flows faster
as your journey takes you through the
country of the red kite. West of
Llangurig, the river is no more than a
wide bubbling stream as the landscape
becomes more dramatic amongst the
rugged hills.

Many of the places visited are full of
history, Chepstow, Tintern, Hereford,
Goodrich and Hay-on-Wye are just a few
examples.

Nature lovers will appreciate the ancient
woodlands, limestone cliffs and rugged
uplands.

Wildlife near the River Wye include
kingfishers, herons, otters, damselflies
and dragonflies, peregrine falcons and
red kites.

All in all this walk has something for
everyone - small wonder it is one of our
favourites.

The Monnow Valley Walk.

A 40 mile walk between Hay Bluff and Monmouth following the River Monnow through the beautiful Monnow Valley.

The River Monnow rises below Hay Bluff a familiar landmark with Offa's Dyke walkers, and follows the course of the river to its confluence with the River Wye at Monmouth. This away from the crowds walk traverses mixed farmland and an occasionally wooded landscape. The route hugs the lower slopes of Black Hill, passes castles at Grosmont and Skenfrith and visits several attractive villages. A rich flora and a variety of wildlife add to the interest of the walk. It is suggested that you may wish to take four days for this walk although a three day holiday is available. Also guided holidays may be available, please contact us for details.